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Sept. 6, 1932. A. A. WALLMUTH BIB APRON Filed April 11, 1932 [n Vernier ALBERT/4. MLLMUTH ATTozA/EYJ it appears in use;

Patented Sept. 6, 1932 UNITED STATES ALBERT A. WALLMUTH, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, ASSIGNOR, BY MESNE ASSIGNMENTS, 'IO l-Q PATENT OFFICE MINNEAPOLIS LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY, OF MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, A COR- PORATION OF MINNESOTA BIB APRON Application filed April 11, 1932. Serial No. 604,498. n;

A further object is to make the apron proper and a comparatively long high-cut bib in one piece, and form bib supporting straps or extensions by cutting an opening centrally and downwardly in the upper end of the extended bib, of suflicient size to receive the head of the wearer, the integral, comparatively broad straps or extensions formed on each side, lying close to the collar and terminating preferably near the neck opposite the shoulders of the wearer; the material cut out of the opening being preferably folded outwardly upon the straps to provide reinforcing ornamental lapels, the upper portion of the bib when worn by a clerk or other person thereby presenting the appearance, substantially, of the upper portion of a white vest.

Other objects of the invention will appear from the following detailed description.

In the accompanying drawing forming part of this specification,

Figure 1 is a front view of an apron bib as Figure 2 is a view illustrating the bib and a portion of the apron of which the bib forms the upper part;

Figure 3 is a view showing a pattern for the top of the bib.

In the drawing, 2 represents the lower portion of my improved apron made of suitable material to extend down in front of the legs of the wearer and having the usual strings or narrow, separately formed straps which bands 3 which may be passed around the waist and secured at the back by pinning or tying as preferred. The long or high-cut bib portion 4 forms an upward continuation of the main portion of the apron and maybe 5} anintegral continuation of the goods comprising the apron, or may be formed separately and secured thereto, if preferred. In the present case, I have preferably shown the apron and high-cut bib, formed in one piece. The material of which the bib is composed is cut away on each side to form curved'edges 5 extending preferably from the point where the straps 3 are attached to, the apron in- .7 wardly and upward-1y to the upper end of the bib, and this upward extension has a downwardly extending centrally arranged opening 6 formed therein to provide integral side portions or straps 7 extending up to the 1; neck upon each side of the opening 6, terminatingopposite the shoulders and preferably lapping the collar of the wearer, the ends of the straps being usually invisible to a person standing in front of the wearer of the apron. :33.- This V-shaped opening may be formed in any suitable way, but preferably I slit the material at 9 downward1y a suitable distance to provide an opening of sufficient size to allow the bib to be easily slipped on over i the head of the wearer, then fold the edges 10 of the slit outwardly to form triangular shaped lapels'lO which lap and l-ie uponth e straps 7 with the upper ends of the lapels preferably in register with the corresponding ends of the bib straps 7 and these ends are preferably cut with a slight curvature (as shown by the pattern, Figure 3) to fit smoothly on the shoulders of the wearer and the longer vertical edges of the lapels are also slightly curved preferably to present a neater appearance. The edges of the lapels may be stitched as shown, or, if preferred, these edges may be finished with a suitable braid (not shown) and at the lower end of the opening a reinforcing pad may be provided as indicated said opening, the upper ends of said lapels by dotted lines in Figure 2. These lapels also reinforce the supporting straps and make them more durable. It will be observed from Figure 2 that the upper edges of the lapels serve to reinforce the upper edges of the bib straps 7, these upper edges serving as continuations of the bib supporting band 11.

The slitting and turning back of these lapels along lines diverging upwardly from the lower end of the slit forms the V-shaped opening above referred to, and when these lapels are turned back and fastened by suitable means, as above described, the opening will permit the collar and tie of the wearer to be visible in much the same way as they would be when a vest is worn without a coat. The material cut from the opening being utilized to form the lapels there is no waste in the goods and no additional material is necessary and when the lapels are cut, turned back and secured, they will form an integral part of the bib straps and may be easily passed through the laundry without being wrinkled or pulled out of shape in the mangle or other machinery.

being flush substantially with the corresponding ends of said straps and stitched thereto, and a bib supporting band having its ends connected to said straps at the inner ends thereof and curved to merge into the curvature of the edges of said strap ends, said upper ends of said lapels serving to reinforce the upper ends of said straps which constitute continuations of the bib supporting band.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand-this 7th day of April, 1932,

ALBERT A. WVALLMUTH.

The bib straps are provided with a flexible band 11 which, as shown in Figure 2, is preferably curved along lines merging into the curved edges, substantially, of the ends of the straps and lapels and when the apron is put on the band 11 will lie smoothly and evenly across the neck of the wearer and hold the straps in place as indicated in Figure 1. A bib apron made in this way with the high-cut or extended bib forming an integral continuation of the body portion of the apron reduces the expense of manufacture eliminating as it does the use of the separately formed, comparatively narrow supporting bib straps usually employed, the extended portions of the bib on each side of the central opening taking the place ofthese straps. Instead of forming the bib and stitching the separately formed supporting straps thereto, it is only necessary to cut the V-shaped opening, turn back the reinforcing flaps and connect the cross band to the ends of the bib straps formed by said opening. Moreover, the bib extending upwardly to the neck of the wearer lies smoothly and evenly on the chest, protects the clothing of the wearer and presents a neat and finished appearance around the neck. In various ways the details of construction herein shown and described may be modified and still be within the scope of my invention.

I claim as my invention: An apron having a high-cut bib portion provided with an upper curved edge and a centrally arranged slit extending downwardly in said bib portion through said edge,

the flaps formed in the fabric by said slit being turned outwardly along diverging lines to form a V-shaped opening and reinforcing lapels. for the bib straps upon each side of 

